--- title: The Only 3 Videos You Need to Get Started with MCP in VS... description: Learn to get started with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in Visual Studio Code through three essential videos. The videos cover key concepts, setup... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/the-only-3-videos-you-need-to-get-started-with-mcp-in-vs-code-kmet2wbqk twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: The Only 3 Videos You Need to Get Started with MCP in VS Code | daily.dev og:description: Learn to get started with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in Visual Studio Code through three essential videos. The videos cover key concepts, setup... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/the-only-3-videos-you-need-to-get-started-with-mcp-in-vs-code-kmet2wbqk og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/kmEt2wBqk.png og:image:alt: The Only 3 Videos You Need to Get Started with MCP in VS Code og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # The Only 3 Videos You Need to Get Started with MCP in VS Code **[Collections](https://daily.dev/sources/collections)** · 2 min read · 1 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary Learn to get started with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in Visual Studio Code through three essential videos. The videos cover key concepts, setup processes, practical uses, advanced setups, and integrating MCP with GitHub and Azure Functions, providing a comprehensive introduction and practical grasp of MCP's capabilities. ## Content # The Only 3 Essential Videos to Get Started with MCP in VS Code Getting started with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in Visual Studio Code can be streamlined with the right resources. Here’s a curated guide to three must-watch videos that explain MCP's key concepts, setup processes, and practical uses. ## Video 1: Introduction to MCP with Burke Holland In the first video, Burke Holland delves into the future of AI in VS Code through the Model Context Protocol. Holland adopts a straightforward and unfiltered approach, tackling problems live as he builds a game using Co-Pilot agent mode and MCP. This video is perfect for those who prefer learning by creating something from scratch, as it demonstrates MCP's application in a tangible project. ## Video 2: Step-by-Step Guide by James Monte Magno James Monte Magno’s video is a comprehensive guide to getting started with MCP. It covers everything from enabling MCP in VS Code to configuring MCP servers. Magno provides multiple code examples, illustrating practical applications like time conversion and managing GitHub issues via MCP. This detailed walkthrough is invaluable for users who need step-by-step instructions and appreciate seeing MCP in action through common tasks. ## Video 3: Practical Implementations and Advanced Setups The third essential video dives into advanced MCP setups and implementations. This video not only reinforces the setup process but also explores more complex scenarios such as integrating MCP with GitHub and Azure Functions. Besides video content, it points to additional documentation and resources that can significantly enhance your MCP learning journey. ## Conclusion These three videos collectively offer a solid foundation in understanding and utilizing MCP in Visual Studio Code. By the end of these tutorials, you'll have a practical grasp of MCP's capabilities, how to set it up, and how to apply it to real-world scenarios effectively. Don’t forget to check out the recommended documentation and resources provided in the videos for a deeper understanding and further learning. ## Similar posts on daily.dev - [Don’t just attend KubeCon \+ CloudNativeCon, Merge Forward your experience\!](https://daily.dev/posts/don-t-just-attend-kubecon-cloudnativecon-merge-forward-your-experience--l0rpp73x8) · CNCF · 1 upvotes · 0 comments - [Announcing H2 2026 KCDs](https://daily.dev/posts/announcing-h2-2026-kcds-m96goajm1) · CNCF · 1 upvotes · 0 comments - [Two months of Open Community Groups](https://daily.dev/posts/two-months-of-open-community-groups-asf52zhbs) · CNCF · 0 upvotes · 0 comments - [CNCF Unveils Schedule for KubeCon \+ CloudNativeCon Europe 2026](https://daily.dev/posts/cncf-unveils-schedule-for-kubecon-cloudnativecon-europe-2026-ikhcoa5cb) · CNCF · 2 upvotes · 0 comments - [CNCF Debuts KubeCon \+ CloudNativeCon Japan 2026 Schedule](https://daily.dev/posts/cncf-debuts-kubecon-cloudnativecon-japan-2026-schedule-xp5pyudub) · CNCF · 1 upvotes · 0 comments --- Tags: [#ai](https://daily.dev/tags/ai), [#machine-learning](https://daily.dev/tags/machine-learning), [#github](https://daily.dev/tags/github), [#vscode](https://daily.dev/tags/vscode), [#azure-functions](https://daily.dev/tags/azure-functions) [View this post on daily.dev](https://daily.dev/posts/the-only-3-videos-you-need-to-get-started-with-mcp-in-vs-code-kmet2wbqk) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization","name":"daily.dev","url":"https://daily.dev","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://daily.dev/apple-touch-icon.png","width":180,"height":180},"sameAs":["https://twitter.com/dailydotdev","https://github.com/dailydotdev","https://www.linkedin.com/company/daily-dev-ltd"]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https://daily.dev/#website","url":"https://daily.dev","name":"daily.dev","publisher":{"@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization"},"potentialAction":{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https://daily.dev/search?q={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}}]} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"TechArticle","headline":"The Only 3 Videos You Need to Get Started with MCP in VS Code","url":"https://daily.dev/posts/the-only-3-videos-you-need-to-get-started-with-mcp-in-vs-code-kmet2wbqk","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://daily.dev/posts/the-only-3-videos-you-need-to-get-started-with-mcp-in-vs-code-kmet2wbqk"},"datePublished":"2025-04-16T21:11:02.509Z","dateModified":"2025-04-17T11:14:20.250Z","description":"Learn to get started with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in Visual Studio Code through three essential videos. 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